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African lily

Agapanthus headbourne hybrids

Category: PerennialsGrowth Rate: AverageFeatures: Has interesting foliage, Suitable for growing in containers, Long flowering period

Hardiness: Half-Hardy

Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Spread: 0.40 m (40 cm)

Foliage Type: Deciduous

Flower Colour: Blue, White

Foliage Colour: Green

Flowering Period: July to September

Soil Type: Normal/LoamSoil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

John Innes no. 3 compost for container grown plants

Showy globes of trumpet-shaped flowers ranging in colour from deep blue to pale blue to white appear from July to September on straight stems above clumps of strap-shaped mid-green leaves. Headbourne Hybrids are a particularly fine variety of African lilies ideal for a sunny well-drained border or a large patio pot.

Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. In cold exposed areas protect the crown of the plant with a deep dry winter mulch.